Reva NXR REVive charged with world first

REVA, the company that brought us the electric city car, the G-Wizz, has released their latest interpretation of a four-seater hatchback.

Resembling a block of hideously mouldy green cheese the NXR is sure to set the eco-warriors amongst us off in a rage of emotion with its ‘range anxiety’ reducing technology.

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What does interest us here at iMotor though is the new technology designed at recharging these drastic-plastic runabouts remotely.

The technology will allow drivers to request an instant remote recharge simply by mobile phone. The model on show at Frankfurt next week, the REVA NXG, a “sporty two-seater complete with targa roof”, will feature the REVive telematics technology, a world first for REVA.

NXR customer cars are due on sale by 2010 with the NXG model to follow in 2011, both featuring the new charging technology.

A fantastic idea, if it works. Our guess regarding the chances of success for REVA, are, I’m sorry to say, remote.